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CAPP Scholarship Recipients Awarded Nearly $10,000 in 2020 to Advance the ProfessionThe International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) this year provided nearly $9,000 in CAPP Scholarship funds to 17 industry professionals to further their professional educations.
CAPP is the premier credential for parking, mobility, and transportation professionals and is administered by IPMI in partnership with the University of Virginia. CAPP Scholarship funds are donated by industry members to help their colleagues continue professional development when courses, travel, or other factors are outside their budgets.
“2020 was a difficult year for our industry and, unfortunately, many of our individual members,” said Shawn Conrad, CAE, chief executive officer of IPMI. “Thanks to generous donations to the CAPP Scholarship fund, our people were able to continue learning and reaching their goals despite financial challenges.”
Recipients used scholarship funds to attend online education, the 2020 IPMI Virtual Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo, the 2020 IPMI Leadership Summit, and a host of webinars, seminars, and special offerings; these have become more vital with rapid technological and operational changes in the industry.
“We’re proud of the kindness and support IPMI’s members have shared with their colleagues and delighted to have been able to award scholarships and ultimately help advance someone’s career. We are grateful to everyone who’s made that possible through donations,” said Conrad.
IPMI offers significant resources free to our members to support the pursuit and maintenance of the industry’s leading credential, including both in-person and remote-proctored testing to assist our members during the continuing response to the COVID-19 crisis. Know a colleague in transition? Let them know we are offering free transitional memberships for individuals looking for their next position as part of our Stay Connected efforts.
The William Voigt CAPP Scholarship is available to eligible industry professionals pursuing their CAPP credential. Download the scholarship form and details. Funds may be used to attend all professional development courses and trainings, including the 2021 Mobility & Innovation Summit, which will be hosted virtually February 24 and 25, 2021.
The CAPP Mentor program strengthens leadership skills and supports future parking, transportation, and mobility leaders as they prepare to become CAPP credentialed. Open to all in pursuit of CAPP, and accepting applications throughout the new year.
For more information on CAPP Scholarships or to donate and keep the learning going, visit us online.
Non-Members may attend for a $300 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.
Non-Members may attend for a $99 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Need help logging in? Contact us at professionaldevelopment@parking-mobility.org.
Racism is a subject many people don’t understand and are not comfortable discussing. While employers would rather not have these discussions, not discussing race is ignoring reality. Race has been an issue for centuries and it’s time to discuss it, understand it, and realize the impact and role it plays in the workplace.
Understanding racism will enable you to grow personally and professionally. This workshop will address perception versus reality. We will discuss systemic racism, what it is, what it looks like, and what it feels like. We’ll also discuss racial micro-aggressions and their impact on human resources, team building, and work relationships. We’ll finish with a plan on where to go from here. This topic may seem daunting but everyone needs to have this discussion. This session is for administrators, supervisors, team leaders, and team members. We will address this topic openly, carefully, and respectfully.
At the completion of this course you will be able to:
Offer 2 CAPP points or .2 CEUs towards your intial application or recertification
Vanessa Cummings, CAPP, CEO, Ms. V Consulting, LLCVanessa is an energetic speaker who engages her audiences with humor, sensitivity, and real-life experience. She has 20 years of training and 24 years of experience in the parking industry. She challenges you to think and is able to bring ease and openness to difficult topics. You will be inspired.
This course is a two-day course. March 9 and 11.
Non-Members may attend for a $250 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Need help logging in?
Contact us at professionaldevelopment@parking-mobility.org.
This course is about the development and introduction of new technology in all aspects of our lives that are happening at a pace never experienced before. This is certainly true in how we manage and conduct business in the parking and mobility sector. In this session we will discuss new and emerging technologies, the associated advantages and disadvantages, factors to be determined when considering implementing technology, and what constitutes a successful implementation. This aligns with content in Domain VI of the CAPP Exam Content Outline.
At the completion of this course you will be able to:
Offer 4 CAPP points or .4 CEUs towards application or recertification
Instructor:
Tom Wunk, CAPPTom was Vice President of Sales Engineering PARCS Solutions for T2 Systems and has been in the parking control industry since 1973. He is a Certified Administrator of Public Parking. A product of the State University of New York system, he has developed and provided training presentations for the IPMI, ASIS, PIE, and the AAAE. He is a member of the IPMI Technology Committee, the IPMI Educational Committee, the Smart Card Alliance, and the EMV Migration Forum.
This course is a two-day course. March 9 and 11.
Non-Members may attend for a $250 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Need help logging in?
Contact us at professionaldevelopment@parking-mobility.org.
This course is about the development and introduction of new technology in all aspects of our lives that are happening at a pace never experienced before. This is certainly true in how we manage and conduct business in the parking and mobility sector. In this session we will discuss new and emerging technologies, the associated advantages and disadvantages, factors to be determined when considering implementing technology, and what constitutes a successful implementation. This aligns with content in Domain VI of the CAPP Exam Content Outline.
At the completion of this course you will be able to:
Offer 4 CAPP points or .4 CEUs towards application or recertification
Tom Wunk, CAPPTom was Vice President of Sales Engineering PARCS Solutions for T2 Systems and has been in the parking control industry since 1973. He is a Certified Administrator of Public Parking. A product of the State University of New York system, he has developed and provided training presentations for the IPMI, ASIS, PIE, and the AAAE. He is a member of the IPMI Technology Committee, the IPMI Educational Committee, the Smart Card Alliance, and the EMV Migration Forum.
Nearly every aspect of parking and transportation operations require dealing with some degree of risk. As professionals within this industry, how can we appreciate what risks are necessary for provision of service and what risks can be reduced or eliminated through design, controls, technology, transfer of liability, and other means? This class will cover all of these! Parking Facility security will be discussed in terms of risk management, insurance coverage and reducing your liability exposure. Identify your potential liabilities. What steps can you take to reduce lawsuits from both your employees and customers? The marketing and public relations session will demonstrate an approach on developing a value proposition and other marketing strategies that is easily distributable amongst avenues of marketing and communication. And the maintenance/forensic engineering session will review different types of parking structures and typical distress conditions, to help operators save time and money.
This multi-day course exclusively offered by IPMI aligns with the CAPP Job Analysis: specifically, Domain I: General Management, Domain II: Project Management; Domain V: Marketing and Public Relations
Overall Course Objectives:
• Explore the significance of distress conditions and the resulting financial impact.
• Examine repair construction documents and construction phase services.
• Illustrate the various elements of risk management and identify liabilities.
• Examine legal concepts and terms of insurance coverage.
• Recognize the importance of implementing external communication policy and protocol.
• Effectively and consistently engage in community involvement through peer to peer interactions in-person and remote.
• Identify operational, financial, and functional risks common to parking and transportation operations
Essential Skills for Industry Leaders is a Multi-Day class with four sessions:
Day One sessions
Day Two sessions
Offers 9 CAPP points or .9 CEU’s towards application or recertification
For more information, contact professionaldevelopment@parking-mobility.org
Brett Munkel, CAPP, Vice President, University Services, SP+Brett oversees and maintains higher education and medical client relationships throughout North America for SP+. He has more than 15 years of relevant experience, previously working with Walker Consultants and Edwards & Neff Engineering. Recognized for his experience with the planning, operational, and financial aspects of the industry with a focus on the specific needs of campus environments, he is a CAPP and a Board Member of PTAG, CPTA, the APO Board.
Al is a Senior Vice President and National Director of Forensic Restoration and Building Envelope Services at Walker Consultants. An expert in the evaluation, testing, and design repairs of a variety of structural, architectural, and material distress related projects, Al has over 18 years of experience in the assessment and repair of such structural systems as conventional and post-tensioned reinforced concrete, steel frames, and masonry. His experience related to façade evaluation and repair design includes working with different stone cladding materials, curtain walls, brick, and concrete.
Britney Cooper, WGI Inc.Britney Cooper works for WGI in Business Development and resides in Houston, TX. She began her career in the parking industry in 2015 where she previously worked at Walter P Moore as their Parking Services Coordinator and DESMAN as a Marketing Manager. For the past two years, she was selected to speak at the IPMI conference. She is a member and actively involved in the Texas Parking and Transportation Association and the Houston chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services.
Michael J. Ash, CRE, joined Carlin & Ward in 2019. Mr. Ash’s areas of practice include Litigation, Redevelopment Law, Real Estate, and Municipal Law specializing in real estate value litigation, specifically, Eminent Domain and Real Estate Tax appeals.
Mr. Ash brings 15 years of experience acquiring real estate for public projects to represent property owners in eminent domain acquisitions. Mr. Ash has handled hundreds of condemnation cases for all manner of public purposes.
By Kathleen Federici, MEd
Why has upskilling suddenly become so important? The short answer is the digital economy. There is a relentless commitment to achieve more with less, especially now during the COVID pandemic.
Upskilling is the process of acquiring new and relevant competencies needed today and in the near future. Common examples of upskilling efforts include digital skills, analytics skills, and organizational transformation skills. Upskilling is being able to work socially in a digital world.
This sea of change means that many traditional jobs are morphing into something different or disappearing altogether. Upskilling is the process of preparing the workforce to fill these new positions. I have been asked by those furloughed or laid off what they should do now. My answer is to upskill. In the words of Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, “When we come out of this, the digital economy will be even more powerful than it is now. This is a time to upskill yourself.”
According to the World Economic Forum, 65 percent of children entering primary school today will work in jobs that don’t exist yet. To survive and thrive in this economy, we need to be agile, and that means seizing new skills by upskilling your skills.
When you think about upskilling yourself, set your own goals. What do you want to do and why? Identify the new skills you will need to accomplish that goal you just set. Google and Udemy are two websites that offer free upskilling courses. Of, course, IPMI has your back when it comes to upskilling by way of the CAPP credential.
Build your upskilling plan in the comfort and safety of your living room. You’re worth it.
Kathleen Federici, MEd, is IPMI’s director of professional development.
Earning CAPP is a pivotal achievement for a parking and mobility professional–it puts them in an elite class of experts who’ve demonstrated their commitment to and knowledge of the industry by working for its most respected credential.
This year, IPMI is pleased to welcome 43 new CAPPs to the ranks from all industry sectors and organizations around the world (we applaud those organizations for supporting their people as they worked for this accomplishment!). We hope you’ll take a moment to see who you know in the new class and congratulate them on earning their credential.
Our heartiest congratulations and loudest applause to this year’s class of CAPPs. We know how hard you worked and how committed you are, and we’re proud to have you among us. Well done!
To see this year’s CAPP class, click here.
To get started on your own journey to CAPP (really!), click here.
(August 4, 2020) The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) celebrates the achievements of 43 new CAPPs who have earned the parking and mobility industry’s highest certification this year.
This year’s new CAPPs come from private and public parking organizations that include universities, cities, corporations, commercial operators, consultants, and technology providers.
CAPP, recognized worldwide as the leading credential in parking and mobility, is administered by IPMI and an independent board, in partnership with the University of Virginia. The CAPP curriculum covers the entire range of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to succeed in the field, including parking and mobility management; design, rehabilitation and maintenance; financial and operational auditing; project management, operations management, public relations and technology .
“CAPPs exemplify professionalism in our industry,” says IPMI CEO Shawn Conrad, CAE. “They advance the profession through their leadership, expertise, and willingness to give back to the community.”
According to an IPMI member survey, more than 90 percent of new CAPPs credit the credential with helping them achieve greater personal satisfaction, acquiring knowledge to do their jobs better, developing a broader peer network, and earning greater respect within their organizations. More than 75 percent credit CAPP with increasing the likelihood of attaining a promotion.
Mentoring programs and remote testing are now available to new applicants.
For more information about the CAPP program, visit parking.org/capp, and our spotlight in Parking & Mobility magazine’s August issue.
